<p>I've never allowed my parents to view my standarized test scores or college decisions before I did....I think parents should respect the initial privacy of their kids in getting their scores/decisions - whether they are good or bad. There is always a shock that comes with seeing the results of long anticipated tests or college decisions (whether the end result is good or bad), and I always take a moment to take it all in and "process" it in my mind. I think the more important thing though is to build rapport with your child so that he/she can see the scores first but is willing to share them with you afterwards honestly, regardless of the result. I think it's part of letting the child be independent and growing up into an adult.</p>
<p>But I digress.</p>
<p>AP scores are traditionally up on the phone system several days before July 1. Last year it came out I think on June 27-28, and this year it was released on June 26.</p>
<p>^^^ I really disagree with this statement. I think I've full right to know my D score. The school sends the semester report address to as:
parent of <childname>
so that means it is meant for the parent of the child.
I don't think it has anything to do with respecting a child privacy.</childname></p>
<p>What I discovered with son #1 is that he didn't want me to know his scores (or college admission results) before he did. If the results were not what was expected, I think he felt he needed time to digest that before telling others. If the results were positive, I think he wanted to be the one to share the good news.</p>
<p>I am finding with son #2, it is much easier to take a back seat...</p>
<p>POIH, don't forget that these are your daughter's scores, not yours. As Fresnomom said, I want to be the one sharing my scores, instead of having them shared with me.</p>
<p>It depends on the kid. My D is pretty laid back, she does not care. I have access to her account because I have to log on and register with my credit card. Her AP scores, nobody in my household cares because it's already in the past, what can you do if you like or don't like scores? Nothing.</p>
<p>However, she told me to stay away from myspace and I do, I only want to make sure she does not disclose a lot of personal information.</p>
<p>My D is cool with it too. Still I didn't look up her SAT II scores till she looked those up herself. But I prefer to know so that I can be supportive of her in case she is disheartened. AP scores were different as she would have needed my credit card anyway. I looked up her scores and called her to inform to look it up to hear for herself so not denying her the pleasure. I do have to spend $8 twice though.</p>
<p>^ I'm not saying that you don't have a right to view your daughter's scores, I'm just making the point to consider her ideas and whether she would be fine with you viewing her scores beforehand. If not, then it's overparenting. However, it seems that your daughter and you are mutally fine with the idea, so the system works for you.</p>
<p>I would be so angry if my mom did that. I dislose everything with her, but when it comes to my own personal information, it isn't her right to do that. She just waits til I find out.</p>
<p>"The school sends the semester report address to as:
parent of <childname>. so that means it is meant for the parent of the child.
I don't think it has anything to do with respecting a child privacy."</childname></p>
<p>The AP scores are addressed to the student, not the parent.</p>
<p>Are your kids really okay with you looking up their scores before they see them? I would hate it if my mom did that. They're my scores, not hers.</p>